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ASK MOM: Spoiled daughter turns nose up at gifts, makes mom feel bad in front of family

Feb 11, 2022 07:00AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

Spoiled daughter turns nose up at gifts, makes mom feel bad in front of family by Mary Follin and Erika Guerrero THE PROBLEM: After this gift-giving season, I can see I need to do something about...

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ASK MOM: Daughter assumes the worst, turning into negative person

Jan 28, 2022 08:56AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

Daughter assumes the worst, turning into negative person by Mary Follin and Erika Guerrero THE PROBLEM: I am worried about my daughter (15 yo), who always expects the worst. She has a long list...

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ASK MOM: Son doesn’t like change, throws fits when getting hair cut

Jan 14, 2022 06:54AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

Son doesn’t like change, throws fits when getting hair cut by Mary Follin and Erika Guerrero THE PROBLEM: My 7-year-old son can’t stand change. I’m not talking about moving to a new school, it’s...

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ASK MOM: Helicopter Mom feels sick about it, doesn’t know how to stop

Dec 31, 2021 06:43AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: I’m looking for help with the anxiety I have about my children. I have two, ages 5 and 9, and when I recently read an article about being a ‘helicopter mom,’ I felt sick. I check all...

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ASK MOM: Daughter’s rudeness gives mom low self-esteem and embarrasses her

Dec 17, 2021 05:25AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

Daughter's rudeness gives mom low self-esteem by Mary Follin and Erika Guerrero THE PROBLEM: Whenever I say anything to my 11-year-old daughter, she either ignores me or rolls her eyes. I would...

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ASK MOM: Son has head in the clouds, steps into street

Dec 03, 2021 07:54AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

   Son has head in the clouds, steps into street by Mary Follin and Erika Guerrero THE PROBLEM: My son can’t get his head out of the clouds. (He’s 9.) He has a wonderful imagination and is always...

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ASK MOM: Daughter Snubs Old Friends to Hang Out with 'Cool' Ones

Nov 19, 2021 08:05AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

Daughter Snubs Old Friends to Hang Out with 'Cool' Ones by Mary Follin and Erika Guerrero THE PROBLEM: Lately I’ve been alarmed at my daughter’s behavior toward three girls she’s been friends...

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ASK MOM: Mom Friend Too Judgmental

Nov 05, 2021 07:17AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

Mom Friend Too Judgmental by Mary Follin and Kristi Crosson THE PROBLEM: It’s always been hard for me to make mom friends, and I finally got one. At first, I felt like we were kindred spirits. We...

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ASK MOM: Son Upset When Routine is Disrupted

Oct 22, 2021 09:56AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

Son Upset When Routine is Disrupted by Mary Follin and Kristi Crosson THE PROBLEM: When my son was a baby, we kept him on a tight schedule—naps, feedings, visits etc.—and he seemed to do very...

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ASK MOM: Am I Raising a Bully?

Oct 08, 2021 07:19AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

Am I Raising a Bully? by Mary Follin and Kristi Crosson THE PROBLEM: My oldest son (11 yo) is mean to his younger brother and sister. He calls each of them a derogatory nickname and constantly...

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